Crispy Brussels Sprouts and Bacon with Hazelnuts

The trick to keeping sprouts crispy: give them plenty of room on the pan. Overlapping causes them to steam, not crisp, and will yield soggy sprouts. This dish is easy to do as a meat-free side; just swap in vegan bacon substitute.

This colorful side dish takes only minutes to prepare and makes a lovely, festive addition to any holiday table. You can make the salad the day before; just wait to add the pistachios until the last minute, so they retain their crunch. Ricotta salata is a dry, salty cheese; feta is a fine substitute.